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This edited volume brings together alternative and innovative approaches in conflict resolution. With traditional military intervention repeatedly leading to the transformation of entire regions into zones of instability and violence (Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria), the study of alternative and less violent approaches to conflict resolution has become imperative. Four approaches are presented here: negotiation, religion and gender, reconciliation and forgiveness, and the arts. This volume contains the insights and experiences of fourteen internationally renowned scholars and practitioners from different contexts. Can forgiveness help heal relationships in post-apartheid South Africa? How can art assist dealing with 'unrememberable' events such as the genocide in Rwanda? What transformational resources do women offer in contexts of massive human rights violations? The aim here is twofold: to provide and encourage critical reflection of the approaches presented here and to explore concrete improvements in conflict resolution strategies. In its interdisciplinary and international outlook, this work combines the tried-and-tested approaches from conflict resolution experts in academia, NGOs and civil society, making it an invaluable tool for academics and practitioners alike

This edited volume brings together alternative and innovative approaches in conflict resolution. With traditional military intervention repeatedly leading to the transformation of entire regions into zones of instability and violence (Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria), the study of alternative and less violent approaches to conflict resolution has become imperative. Four approaches are presented here: negotiation, religion and gender, reconciliation and forgiveness, and the arts. This volume contains the insights and experiences of fourteen internationally renowned scholars and practitioners from different contexts. Can forgiveness help heal relationships in post-apartheid South Africa? How can art assist dealing with 'unrememberable' events such as the genocide in Rwanda? What transformational resources do women offer in contexts of massive human rights violations? The aim here is twofold: to provide and encourage critical reflection of the approaches presented here and to explore concrete improvements in conflict resolution strategies. In its interdisciplinary and international outlook, this work combines the tried-and-tested approaches from conflict resolution experts in academia, NGOs and civil society, making it an invaluable tool for academics and practitioners alike.

Biographical note: Dr. theol. Martin Leiner ist Professor für Systematische Theologie mit Schwerpunkt Ethik an der Universität Jena.; Biographical note: Dr. theol. Martin Leiner is Professor of Systematic Theology / Ethics at the Theological Faculty at the University of Jena.

This book, sponsored by the Academic Alliance for Reconciliation Studies in the Middle East and North Africa (AARMENA), focuses on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and shifts toward approaching the reconciliation process as an inter-, trans- and multidisciplinary field. The research presented in the series focuses on the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting contributions by practitioners and scholars alike. This volume showcases research on Heritage, Reconciliation, and Social Inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa. It reflects various inter-, trans- and multidisciplinary approaches applied both theoretically and practically, and explores conflict transformation and transitional shifts towards peacebuilding and reconciliation in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. The content is divided into five sections, the first of which examines the importance of reconciliation, peacebuilding, and social inclusion in contributions by experts in the field such as Martin Leiner, Wolfgang Dietrich, Mohammad Abu Nimer, Mohmmad Alshraideh and Iyad Aldajani. The second and third section explore digital humanities and the research sciences respectively, while the fourth turns to practices of heritage and reconciliation. The fifth section presents case studies on practices, conducted by expert researchers for heritage, reconciliation, and social inclusion in higher education

This book, sponsored by the Academic Alliance for Reconciliation Studies in the Middle East and North Africa (AARMENA), focuses on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and shifts toward approaching the reconciliation process as an inter-, trans- and multidisciplinary field. The research presented in the series focuses on the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting contributions by practitioners and scholars alike. This volume showcases research on Heritage, Reconciliation, and Social Inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa. It reflects various inter-, trans- and multidisciplinary approaches applied both theoretically and practically, and explores conflict transformation and transitional shifts towards peacebuilding and reconciliation in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. The content is divided into five sections, the first of which examines the importance of reconciliation, peacebuilding, and social inclusion in contributions by experts in the field such as Martin Leiner, Wolfgang Dietrich, Mohammad Abu Nimer, Mohmmad Alshraideh and Iyad Aldajani. The second and third section explore digital humanities and the research sciences respectively, while the fourth turns to practices of heritage and reconciliation. The fifth section presents case studies on practices, conducted by expert researchers for heritage, reconciliation, and social inclusion in higher education.

Liebe beschreibt ein Gefühl, eine Einstellung, einen Gedanken, eine Erfahrung, die Menschen zu dem Wichtigsten in ihrem Leben zählen. Die Liebe zu anderen Menschen, zu Tieren, zu Gott, zu Göttern oder die von ihnen empfangene Liebe findet sich in höchst unterschiedlicher Gestalt und Bedeutung. Hat Liebe ihren wesentlichen Ausdruck in der Freundschaft, in der geschlechtlichen Vereinigung, in einem rituellen Vollzug oder in einem göttlichen Handeln? Der vorliegende Band besitzt seinen Schwerpunkt in der Frage, wie in den Religionen Liebe verstanden wird. Gerade im Christentum haben sich verschiedene Vorstellungen entwickelt, Gott, Mensch und Liebe miteinander zu denken. Doch auch philosophische und sich mit geistlicher und weltlicher Literatur beschäftigende Beiträge eröffnen entscheidende Perspektiven auf das unerschöpfliche Phänomen der Liebe. [Configurations of Love. Concepts of Love in Religion, Philosophy and Literature]Love describes a feeling, an attitude, a thought, an experience that people consider to be the most important in their lives. The love for other people, for animals, for God, for gods or the love received from them can be found in very different shapes and meanings. Does love find its essential expression in friendship, in sexual union, in a ritual performance or in a divine act? This volume focuses on the question of how love is understood in religions. In Christianity in particular, different ideas have developed to think about God, man and love together. But also philosophical contributions and those dealing with spiritual and secular literature open up decisive perspectives on the inexhaustible phenomenon of love

The current study sought to explore how Palestinian refugee women (PRW) perceive their identity and how it can be employed as a tool of reconciliation. Specifically, the research explored the political identity of Palestinian refugee women to understand how it influences their reconciliation process. Palestinians are a group of the Arab population who previously occupied the territory now owned by the Israeli State and were forced to flee and live as refugees after the 1948 conflict. The UNRWA was formed in 1949 to assist individuals displaced from the 1948 conflict who were mostly Palestinians. The research objective was explored by analyzing Palestinians cultural and psychosocial perspectives. Due to the complex nature of the study, a mixed research method was used in which both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered. The data was collected over three years, with the researcher engaging with Palestinian non- refugee women living in Hussan village as well as Palestinian refugee women from Dhiesheh camp. In the first part of the study, existing literature on the topic is extensively analyzed to define key terminologies such as the definition of Palestinian refugees as well as reconciliation to place into context the cultural and traditional viewpoints. The UNRWA defines Palestinian refugees as persons or descendants of people who lived in Palestine between June 1st 1946 to 15th May 1948 and who lost their means of livelihoods and homes due to the 1948 conflict and hence, eligible for UNRWA services.In the second part of the study, the findings from interviews conducted as well as quantitative data gathered from questionnaires are presented. Quantitative data in this study were gathered from 200 participants, involving 100 Palestinian women who were refugees and lived in Dhiesheh refugee camp and another group of 100 Palestinian women who lived in Hussan village. Women recruited in the two groups all resided in the Bethlehem-West Bank-Palestine region.

The current study sought to explore how Palestinian refugee women (PRW) perceive their identity and how it can be employed as a tool of reconciliation. Specifically, the research explored the political identity of Palestinian refugee women to understand how it influences their reconciliation process. Palestinians are a group of the Arab population who previously occupied the territory now owned by the Israeli State and were forced to flee and live as refugees after the 1948 conflict. The UNRWA was formed in 1949 to assist individuals displaced from the 1948 conflict who were mostly Palestinians. The research objective was explored by analyzing Palestinians cultural and psychosocial perspectives. Due to the complex nature of the study, a mixed research method was used in which both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered. The data was collected over three years, with the researcher engaging with Palestinian non- refugee women living in Hussan village as well as Palestinian refugee women from Dhiesheh camp. In the first part of the study, existing literature on the topic is extensively analyzed to define key terminologies such as the definition of Palestinian refugees as well as reconciliation to place into context the cultural and traditional viewpoints. The UNRWA defines Palestinian refugees as persons or descendants of people who lived in Palestine between June 1st 1946 to 15th May 1948 and who lost their means of livelihoods and homes due to the 1948 conflict and hence, eligible for UNRWA services.In the second part of the study, the findings from interviews conducted as well as quantitative data gathered from questionnaires are presented. Quantitative data in this study were gathered from 200 participants, involving 100 Palestinian women who were refugees and lived in Dhiesheh refugee camp and another group of 100 Palestinian women who lived in Hussan village. Women recruited in the two groups all resided in the Bethlehem-West Bank-Palestine region.